KARACHI – Malik Riaz, one of most influential real estate giants and chairperson of Bahria Town, remained in the news and this time, as he reportedly settled a classic case of elite immunity while casing
Explosive claims surfaced against Mr Malik, and now reports hinted his return to Pakistan on July 15 but what stunned everyone is relief that he did not get from any court but through a backchannel deal allegedly brokered at the highest levels of power.
Shocking revelations were made by Abdullah Gul, son of former ISI chief, shared viral tweet about Malik Riaz, while he also named his close aides Haji Amjad Mehmood Chaudhry and Muhammad Shahid Qureshi, who reportedly settled matters with powerful figures.
The announcement sent shockwaves through political and legal circles, particularly as Riaz has long been viewed as a central figure in the Qadir Trust scandal, a case that landed former Prime Minister Imran Khan behind bars.
Once a media-savvy magnate with political connections spanning every administration, Malik Riaz fled Pakistan in the aftermath of the NAB investigation. Yet, despite being under scrutiny, he remained defiant. “No matter the pressure, I will not testify,” he had boldly declared. But insiders now whisper that his silence may have come with a price.
‘Malik Riaz returns to Pakistan’
Sources familiar with development said the alleged deal was not the result of any legal breakthrough, but carefully choreographed political arrangement involving none other than President Zardari, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and others.
As per available information, Malik Riaz will stay under Sindh government protection at Bilawal House, far from the reach of NAB investigators or courtrooms.
The claims raised a lot of questions with seasoned journalist Umar Cheema reacted sharply to the news, saying: July 15 is not far, let’s see where Malik Sahib ends up. His words shows growing skepticism among legal experts and civil society, who fear the Qadir Trust case may be quietly buried under political expediency.
All eyes are now on July 15, one thing is certain as this is no ordinary homecoming. It’s a high-stakes political drama where the lines between justice, influence, and power have never been more dangerously blurred.
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